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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,390 and 567,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,390 and 567,028 is: 1,230,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,390 : 567,028 = 567,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,390/567,028 = 567,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,390x = 567,028 × 567,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,390x = 321,520,752,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,520,752,784/261,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,042.28

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